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Y971 NHL

2001 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,789 mi
Last recorded147,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo 14772,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 NHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 147,789 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

handbrake cable suports perished

near side rear tyre some perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 147,789 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

handbrake cable suports perished

near side rear tyre some perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 144,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust section blowing

metal objects in both rear tyres

off side front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2010 140,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

[NOTE] bad oil leak from engine

corrosion in a number off places

front brake discs worn and pitted

hand brake performance only just passed minimum reading allowed 16% actual reading 17%

Fail 8 Jul 2010 140,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

[NOTE] bad oil leak from engine

corrosion in a number off places

front brake discs worn and pitted

hand brake performance only just passed minimum reading allowed 16% actual reading 17%

Pass 3 Jul 2009 136,492 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 136,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

[NOTE] bad oil leak from engine

corrosion starting in near side floor panel

hand brake cable support rubbers badly perished

rear brake discs badly pitted

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Jun 2008 132,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer edges

rear brake pads getting low

rear silencer inner mounting rubber almost split through

slight play in near side upper wishbone bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2008 132,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer edges

rear brake pads getting low

rear silencer inner mounting rubber almost split through

slight play in near side upper wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2007 119,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2007 119,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 107,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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Y971 NHL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 72,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y971 NHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y971 NHL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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